
Blanco, Texas — October 14, 2025.
Republican Mayor of Blanco City, Texas, Mike Arnold, has criticized Nigeria for condemning U.S. comments on the country’s security challenges while still seeking financial assistance from Washington.
Speaking on Monday, Arnold described Nigeria’s position as “contradictory and hypocritical,” accusing the West African nation of rejecting foreign scrutiny but welcoming foreign aid.
You don’t want America to speak on your terrorism issues, but you want our money,” Arnold reportedly said. “If a nation insists it can handle its problems alone, then it should also fund those solutions alone.”
The mayor’s remarks follow Nigeria’s recent statement expressing displeasure over U.S. comments on rising insecurity and terrorist activities across the northern region. Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs had earlier cautioned against what it described as “interference” in its internal affairs.
Arnold’s comments have sparked mixed reactions online, with some Americans supporting his stance on aid accountability, while others argued that such remarks could strain diplomatic relations between the two nations.











